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Lexicon :: Strong's G2479 - ischys

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ἰσχύς
Transliteration
ischys (Key)
Pronunciation
is-khoos'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From a derivative of is (force, cf eschon, a form of ἔχω (G2192))
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:397,378

Strong’s Definitions

ἰσχύς ischýs, is-khoos'; from a derivative of ἰς is (force; compare ἔσχον éschon, a form of G2192); forcefulness (literally or figuratively):—ability, might(-ily), power, strength.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x

The KJV translates Strong's G2479 in the following manner: strength (4x), power (2x), might (2x), ability (1x), mightily (with G1722) (1x), mighty (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x
The KJV translates Strong's G2479 in the following manner: strength (4x), power (2x), might (2x), ability (1x), mightily (with G1722) (1x), mighty (1x).

  1. ability, force, strength, might

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἰσχύς ischýs, is-khoos'; from a derivative of ἰς is (force; compare ἔσχον éschon, a form of G2192); forcefulness (literally or figuratively):—ability, might(-ily), power, strength.
STRONGS G2479:
ἰσχύς, -ύος, ἡ, (ἴσχω [allied with ἔσχον; to hold in check]) [from Hesiod down], Sept. especially for כֹּחַ, חַיִל, עֹז, גְּבוּרָה; ability, force, strength, might: 2 Peter 2:11 (joined with δύναμις); Revelation 5:12; Revelation 7:12; τὸ κράτος τῆς ἰσχύος, power (over external things) afforded by strength, Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 6:10, (Isaiah 40:26); ἡ δόξα τῆς ἰσχ. (see δόξα, III. 3 b. α. at the end), 2 Thessalonians 1:9; κράζειν ἐν ἰσχύει, with strength, mightily, Revelation 18:2 Rec.; ἐξ ἰσχύος, of one's strength, to the extent of one's ability, 1 Peter 4:11; with ὅλης added, Mark 12:30, 33; Luke 10:27 [here L text T Tr WH read ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ ἰσχύϊ]. [Synonym: see δύναμις, at the end.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Isaiah
40:26
Mark
12:30; 12:33
Luke
10:27
Ephesians
1:19; 6:10
2 Thessalonians
1:9
1 Peter
4:11
2 Peter
2:11
Revelation
5:12; 7:12; 18:2

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2479 matches the Greek ἰσχύς (ischys),
which occurs 24 times in 23 verses in 'Job' in the LXX Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:2 - “If one attempts a word with you, will you become weary?
But who can withhold himself from speaking?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 5:5 - Because the hungry eat up his harvest,
Taking it even from the thorns,[fn]
And a snare snatches their substance.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:11 - “What strength do I have, that I should hope?
And what is my end, that I should prolong my life?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:12 - Is my strength the strength of stones?
Or is my flesh bronze?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:22 - Did I ever say, ‘Bring something to me’?
Or, ‘Offer a bribe for me from your wealth’?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:25 - How forceful are right words!
But what does your arguing prove?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 9:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 9:19 - If it is a matter of strength, indeed He is strong;
And if of justice, who will appoint my day in court?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:16 - With Him are strength and prudence.
The deceived and the deceiver are His.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:5 - But I would strengthen you with my mouth,
And the comfort of my lips would relieve your grief.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:6 - Would He contend with me in His great power?
No! But He would take note of me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 26:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 26:2 - “How have you helped him who is without power?
How have you saved the arm that has no strength?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 26:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 26:12 - He stirs up the sea with His power,
And by His understanding He breaks up the storm.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:2 - Indeed, what profit is the strength of their hands to me?
Their vigor has perished.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:18 - By great force my garment is disfigured;
It binds me about as the collar of my coat.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:24 - “If I have made gold my hope,
Or said to fine gold, ‘You are my confidence’;

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:39

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 31:39 - If I have eaten its fruit[fn] without money,
Or caused its owners to lose their lives;

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:5 - “Behold, God is mighty, but despises no one;
He is mighty in strength of understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:19 - Will your riches,
Or all the mighty forces,
Keep you from distress?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:22 - “Behold, God is exalted by His power;
Who teaches like Him?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:23 - As for the Almighty, we cannot find Him;
He is excellent in power,
In judgment and abundant justice;
He does not oppress.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 39:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 39:11 - Will you trust him because his strength is great?
Or will you leave your labor to him?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 39:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 39:21 - He paws in the valley, and rejoices in his strength;
He gallops into the clash of arms.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 40:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 40:16 - See now, his strength is in his hips,
And his power is in his stomach muscles.
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